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HOLLYWOOD, CA- FEBRUARY 20, 2013 – On Thursday, February 21st for one day only from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Hollywood Chamber will host its 10th Annual Awards Media Center for local, national and international members of the media who will be covering the Academy Awards®. Adding a touch of glamour to the annual Media Center, presenting sponsor L’Oréal Paris will have a professional make-up artist on hand offering touch ups and instruction on creating a glamorous red-carpet look.”

An array of food, beverages, and information on Hollywood and the entertainment industry will be available for media showing their AMPAS credentials. The Hollywood Chamber’s Awards Media Center will also feature exhibits from:

TCL Chinese Theatre, which is home to hundreds of movie premieres throughout the history of Hollywood and has undergone an impressive transformation and name change.

Pink’s Hot Dogs, a famous Hollywood legend since 1939 known as ‘Hot Dogs to the Stars’ will be serving their popular fare to the media.

The Hollywood Museum at the Historic Max Factor Building, which showcases the most extensive collection of Hollywood movie memorabilia.

The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, which will have their team on hand to guide the media on where to eat, where to stay and information on all the must-see events happening in Hollywood and the Los Angeles area.

Gaelyn Whitley Keith, author of “The Father of Hollywood” will be sharing insight on the early years of Hollywood and the stories behind one of the most significant pioneers.

Village Pizzeria, which will be treating the attending media to the best pizza in Hollywood! All they are saying is ‘give piece a chance’.

exhale mind body spa will be offering neck massages to the press whose muscles might be sore from resting cameras on their shoulders and also offering hand massages for press whose hands might be sore from holding up mics!

In addition to learning more about Hollywood and being treated like stars, the Hollywood Chamber’s Awards Media Center offers an opportunity for the AMPAS accredited press to meet and interview Academy Awards® insiders, book authors, museum owners, business and civic leaders and others regarding the revitalization of Hollywood.

Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Food samplings will be generously offered by Pink’s Hot Dogs, TCL Chinese Theatre and Village Pizzeria. Beverages will be provided by Hansen’s Water and Coconut Water.

Thursday, February 21st - Interview Room Schedule:

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the history of Hollywood, the revitalization, and development plans for the future.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Walk of Famer and Oscar® winner and special effects make-up wizard Rick Baker will be on hand to discuss his career making movie magic for the film world. He has been Oscar® nominated a total of twelve times with seven wins: An American Werewolf in London (1981), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Ed Wood (1994), The Nutty Professor (1996), Men in Black (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and The Wolfman (2010). Baker has been an influential force in the creation of creatures and prosthetic makeup for more than 40 years and was recently entered into The Guinness World Records™ Book twice – once for the most Oscar® wins, and also for the most Oscar® nominations for Best Achievement in Makeup.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Richard Marin, noted hairstylist whose work can be seen in elite magazines such as Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair. Marin has been the personal hairstylist for major stars on their film and television projects. Some of Marin’s most memorable work has been on the red carpet where he has been a notable trendsetter for many years. His long list of clients includes such celebrities as Diane Kruger, Megan Fox, Tina Fey, Felicity Huffman, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jodie Foster. Marin will speak on what he predicts will be the hair style trends that he envisions will be seen at the Oscars®. www.cloutierremix.com/richardmarin

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Julie Matos has become one of the most in demand celebrity stylists in the fashion industry. Her skillful ability to interpret today’s top trends in conjunction with her clients’ varied styles always keeps her on top of her game. Her A-List celebrity list includes Demi Moore, Glenn Close, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rose Byrne, Debra Messing, Sofia Vergara, Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Hudson and country music superstars Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Julie is based in both New York and Los Angeles. www.cloutierremix.com/juliematos

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Christopher Gaida, author, “Arm Candy: A Celebrity Escort’s Tales from the Red Carpet.” Gaida is one of the top Celebrity Escorts in the world and has been referred to as ‘The Celebrity Whisperer’! For over a decade, Gaida has worked every type of award show there is from smaller niche shows such as the TV Land Awards to the Academy Awards®. He has escorted celebrities on over 150 award shows and benefits. Due to his unique career, Gaida has been able to meet people from all walks of life and has established relationships with the press, publicist and producers in addition to his celebrity clients.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Gloria Pink and Beverly Pink Wolfe, co-owners of Pink’ Hot Dogs will speak about the history of Pink’s and its connection to celebrity.

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame for more than 25 years, will share her unique experiences about this famous landmark which recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rita Tateel, celebrity wrangler who has been working with celebrities for more than 25 years. Tateel is the Founder and President of The Celebrity Source, and has been interviewed and quoted as an expert on celebrities in numerous publications and media sources including CNN, “EXTRA,” “Entertainment Tonight,” People Magazine, USA Today and many others. Tateel’s company has been hired to ‘wrangle’ celebrities for many corporate and non-profit clients including the Walt Disney Company, Coca-Cola, Hallmark, Nestle Purina, People Magazine, Toyota Motorsports, American Red Cross and Special Olympics, among many others.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Roger Neal, one of Hollywood’s top publicists who heads Roger Neal Public Relations and has an impressive client list. Neal will speak about the popularity of Gifting Suites during Award season. Neal made Oscar® history several times while handling shoe designer Stuart Weitzman. When Neal came up with the idea for the million dollar shoe, the shoe was worn to the Oscars® and made Oscar® fashion history. Over the years Neal repeated fashion history at Oscar® time with Katherine Baumann, Kwiat Diamonds, Natalie K Diamonds. This year Neal will unveil the world’s most expensive hair straightener worth $500,000, and a best actress nominee will use it on Oscar® morning for charity. Neal will have his 17th annual Roger Neal Style Hollywood Beauty & Couture Suite during Oscar® week this year.

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brett Arena, author and historian for Gilmore Family. Arena is the archivist for the A.F. Gilmore Company, owner of the Original Farmers Market. He manages an eclectic collection of artifacts, preserving, organizing and displaying the historical records of one of Los Angeles’ most-enduring and significant institutions. His work reflects the history of key Southern California industries such as agriculture, oil, entertainment and, of course, retail. He works everyday to preserve the legacy of the Original Farmers Market.

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jennifer J, celebrity hair colorist whose color changing skills are continually sought after. Jennifer has been behind the color transformations of entertainment’s elite for their professional roles as well as their personal ones. Jennifer has had the pleasure of working with January Jones, Kristen Stewart, Cate Blanchett, Annette Bening and Julia Roberts. She has a strong appreciation for how celebrities drive hair color and hair style trends. Jennifer strives for quality and artistry in everything she touches and through her visionary work she will remain a key figure in the world of hair color for many years to come. www.jenniferjbeauty.com

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Actor Clifton Collins Jr. will speak about his latest projects and his Hollywood family history. His late grandfather is Walk of Famer Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez. Collins recently wrapped production on “Pacific Rim” directed by Guillermo Del Toro and will be seen in the feature film Knight of Cups opposite Christian Bale. He is currently starring on the new television show Red Widow premiering on Sunday, March 3, on ABC. He is also known for his roles on Star Trek, Sunshine Cleaning, Babel, Traffic and is arguably best known for his role as murderer ‘Perry Smith’ in the Oscar®-nominated Capote.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Donelle Dadigan, owner of the Hollywood Museum and co-chair of the Hollywood Historic Trust, will talk about her museum and give an overview of current projects being worked on by the Hollywood Historic Trust.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Makers Top End Constructors: David Paternostro, Travis Paternostro & Rick Orlando will be on hand to talk about their 30-year history of making the stars on the famed Walk of Fame and will bring sample pieces of their work to show to the media.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carmine Goglia is a local artist with over 30 years experience as a production scenic in the Motion Picture industry and creator of the ‘replica’ stars given to the celebrities at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies for more than 25 years. Goglia has worked as lead scenic or on production scenic in the following films: Blade Runner, Nixon, That Thing You Do!, Anchorman, Inception, Moneyball, The Artist, OZ The Great and Powerful and more. While he is proud of his career in the film business, his true passion is absorbed in his relationship with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Walk of Fame. More information on his company, Gift of Fame Enterprises, and his line of Hollywood Walk of Fame products, can be seen on his website www.giftoffame.com

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Barry Snyder, President and Co-founder, MediaMine is a well-recognized entertainment technology thought leader whose track record spans more than 25 years at such companies as Warner Bros. Studios Facilities, Post Logic Studios, and currently MediaMine. He is adept at taking iconic, legacy collections and devising new ways to access, revitalize, and re-purpose the content by utilizing today’s digitization methods and new media platforms. Snyder will be on hand to speak about the exciting new Hollywood Walk of Fame app/digitization project for the Internet, mobile and tablet devices.

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Gaelyn Whitley Keith, author of “The Father of Hollywood” will be sharing insight on the early years of Hollywood. She knows how and why major players in the film world – Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino, Jean Harlow, William Horsley, Jesse Laskey and many others – decided to live and work in Hollywood. What was the magical draw that HJ Whitley, “The Father of Hollywood” possessed? All the answers are found in the Whitley Family Archives.

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